Decision details

Purpose of Report: To seek authorisation to approach the market for the tendering of sexual health and contraception services, and to receive approval that the decision to award the contract be delegated to the Director of Public Health.

Members are asked to approve the request.

Resolved:  (i)      That City of York Council officers be authorised to approach the market to inform the commissioning and procurement of a sexual health service, to start from 1 July 2019.

                   (ii)      That the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Executive Member for Adult Social Care & Health, be authorised to accept the highest scoring tender, in accordance with the evaluation criteria, and award a contract.

                   (iii)     That authority be delegated to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Executive Member for Adult Social Care & Health, to manage this contract, including any variations and planned extensions, in accordance with City of York Council’s policy and procedures.

                   (iv)    That the Director of Public Health be authorised to open initial discussions with North Yorkshire County Council on the potential for joint commissioning sexual health services on a North Yorkshire and York footprint, as part of an approach to risk management in the event of a failed tender procedure.

Reason:     To meet the council’s statutory responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and enable sexual health services that are clinically safe, value for money and responsive to local need to be available to York residents.